A militia / m Éª Ë l Éª Ê É / is generally an army or some other fighting organization of non-professional soldiers, citizens of a nation, or subjects of a state, who can be called upon for military service during a time of need, as opposed to a professional force of regular, full-time military personnel, or historically, members of a warrior nobility class (e.g., knights or samurai).
1 The shortening method, also known as the biscuit method, is used for biscuits and scones. 2  This method cuts solid fat (whether lard, butter, or vegetable shortening) into flour and other dry ingredients using a food processor, pastry blender, or two forks.
Bojangles Biscuits recipe 2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup Crisco 1 cup buttermilk Knead and roll out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut and dip into warm, melted butter. Let set about 30 minutes on a baking sheet.